Ballad
Pronunciation : Bal"lad
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. balade, OF. balade, F. ballade, fr. Pr. ballada a dancing song, fr. ballare to dance; cf. It. ballata. See 2d Ball, n., and Ballet.]
Definition : Defn: A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Bal"lad
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To make or sing ballads. [Obs.]
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Bal"lad
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To make mention of in ballads. [Obs.]
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913